1673 - John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton sells his part of New JerseyNew Jersey is a state of the United States of America and has the U. postal abbreviation of NJ . The state is named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel. The USS New Jersey one of the most decorated vessels in the United States Navy, was name to the Quakers.
1766Events January 1 Bonnie Prince Charlie becomes the new Stuart claimant to the throne of Great Britain as King Charles III and figurehead for Jacobitism. March 5 Antonio de Ulloa, the first Spanish governor of Louisiana, arrives in New Orleans. March 18 Am - American RevolutionThe American Revolution refers to the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. The American Revolutionary: The British Parliament repeals the Stamp ActThe Stamp Act 1765 was the fourth Stamp Act to be passed by the British Parliament and required all legal documents, permits, commercial contracts, newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp. The Act was enacted, which was very unpopular in the British colonies.
1850Events January 4 The first American ice-skating club is formed ( Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). January 29 Henry Clay introduces the Compromise of 1850 to the United States Congress February 28 University of Utah opens in Salt Lake City, Utah March 7 United - American ExpressAmerican Express ( NYSE:) is a diversified global financial services company headquartered in the United States. The company is mainly known for its credit card and charge card business. It is also a large player in the travel services, mutual fund, broke is founded by Henry Wells & William Fargo.
1997 - The tail of a Russian An-24 charter plane breaks off while en-route to Turkey causing the plane to crash killing all 50 on board and later the grounding of all An-24s.
1937 - "There's A Lull In My Life" (w. Mack Gordon m. Harry Revel) - Alice Faye with O/Cy Feuer
1937 - "Wake Up And Live" (w. Mack Gordon m. Harry Revel) - Alice Faye
1937 - "They All Laughed" (w. Ira Gershwin m. George Gershwi n) - Fred Astaire with O/ Johnny Green
1940 - "I'm Looking For A Guy Who Plays Alto And Baritone And Doubles On A Clarinet And Wears A Size 37 Suit" (w.m. Ozzie Nelson) - Ozzie Nelson & Rose Ann Stevens with Ozzie Nelson & his Orchestra
1941 - "Aurora" (w. (Eng) Harold Adamson m. Mario Lago & Roberto Roberti) - Andrews Sisters
1942 - "There Are Rivers To Cross" (w. Stanley Adams m. Ray Henderson) - Kenny Baker